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begins

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up undertake

STRONG

activate actualize cause drive effect eventuate generate impel induce instigate institute motivate mount occasion originate trigger

WEAK

break ground break the ice bring about bring to pass embark on enter on enter upon get going give birth to give impulse lay foundation for make active plunge into set about set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude destroy end fail finish halt ignore lose neglect ruin stop

STRONG

check discourage dissuade prevent repress

WEAK

complete consummate die

VERB

come into being; become functional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear come out commence emerge enter happen occur rise set start take off

STRONG

arise bud dawn emanate germinate originate sail spring sprout

WEAK

be born come forth come into existence crop up derive from get going get show on road get under way grow out of issue forth kick off make tick proceed from result from send off stem from

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete disappear end finish hide leave stop

STRONG

die shrink

WEAK

conclude consummate

Example Sentences

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday, meeting counterpart Vladimir Putin at a time when her country's reputation in the West has been badly damaged.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Grouped with two-time major winner Justin Thomas, McIlroy begins his bid for a first Memorial win at 15:25 BST on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"This study identifies a brain-wide neural signature of social approach that emerges before movement begins," said Dr. Avitan.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The following performance comparison begins with the Intrepid fund and then the Bloomberg U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“Wait now, I didn’t—” The caller begins to protest, but he’s too late; I’m already jamming the other end of the cord into the corresponding jack for the telephone number.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse